This document is a resume for Rachael Wheaton, who is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 10 years of experience in various clinical settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care. Her resume highlights her qualifications and skills in patient care, communication, and leadership. It also lists her professional experience as a charge nurse and clinical liaison at several facilities over the past decade and her education and credentials as an LVN, CNA, and Phlebotomist.

1. RACHAEL WHEATON, LVN, CNA, PBT
~ 6138 Northway Spring, TX 77389 ~ (832) 498 - 5155 ~
r.p.wheaton@live.com
Clinical Liaison
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Direct Care ~ Hospital Settings ~ Hospice Care ~ Clinical Settings~ Nursing Home Settings
Qualifications Summary
Ambitious, self- motivated, performance driven Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven
ability to achieve and exceed goals in high- pressure environments:
 Experienced Practical Nurse, strong patient care skills, relationship based approach
to developing and maintaining clients.
 Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt well to change of environment and work
schedule.
 Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified
patient care.
 Personable with a positive attitude; interface efficiently with patients, families, and
Nursing staff
Professional Experience
 Tomball Rehab and Nursing Center- March 25, 2013- Present Charge Nurse
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and, when applicable,
appropriately delegates and supervises tasks to provide optimum patient care. Fulfills
the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and
professional growth. Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient’s
health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of nursing
interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes. Identifies and assists with
opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other
service areas. Accurately and completely documents all aspects of care given.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management,
decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness.
Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety
and rights of the patient. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate
compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every
individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural
beliefs. Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business
office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the
needs of the customers we serve. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of
attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices. Behaviors and interactions

2. demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals
of the unit, To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice
ethically and with integrity, Other duties as assigned.
 Park Manor of Tomball- December 23, 2013- Feb. 17, 2014 Charge Nurse
Responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to
residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; for implementing specific
procedures and programs; for participating with the director of nursing and the nurse
manager in establishing specific goals; for determining work procedures and expediting
work flow; for ensuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures and
Texas Department of Health regulations and Federal Health Care Administration
regulations; for communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; for
providing daily reports and other periodic reports; and for performing all the duties of a
certified nursing assistant when required.
 Lawrence St. Healthcare Center- Oct. 31, 2013- Dec. 6, 2014 Charge Nurse
Responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to
residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; for implementing specific
procedures and programs; for participating with the director of nursing and the nurse
manager in establishing specific goals; for determining work procedures and expediting
work flow; for ensuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures and
Texas Department of Health regulations and Federal Health Care Administration
regulations; for communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; for
providing daily reports and other periodic reports; and for performing all the duties of a
certified nursing assistant when required.
 Atrium Medical Center- April 1, 2013- Oct. 28, 2013 Clinical Liaison
Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and
referral sources within the Community; responding to customer and community needs
regarding community education as it relates to the LTACH philosophy of care and
delivery of services; developing and increasing the access to Atrium Medical Center in
the communities that the location serves; develops, facilitates and coordinates the
referral and admission process to promote a continuum of care model.
 Tender Living Care August 15, 2010- August 2011 Caregiver
Responsible for helping clients with physical and cognitive health. This involved helping
them walk; assisting in exercises and helping them maintain memory. Ensured that clients
received proper nutrition by planning and preparing their meals. Assisted with bathing and
toileting as needed. Performed a variety of housekeeping tasks that the client may no longer
be capable of doing, such as laundry, dusting, making beds, running errands. Provided
emotional support for clients by providing them companionship and conversation.
Responsible for keeping a daily journal of notes, detailing the activities they performed
during the day.
 Solara Hospital August 2009- July 28, 2010 Phlebotomist

3. Performed collection, accession and process of laboratory specimens for analysis,
evaluation and/or diagnostic purposes. Collected blood specimens as ordered by
venipuncture and capillary puncture in accordance with all safety and infection control
procedures. Provided specimen collection material to patient; reviewed and oversaw
proper urine collection methods with patient to minimize opportunity for
contamination.
Education/Credentials
 Fortis College, LVN- 2012 ( Current -#312839)
 Professional Careers Institute, CNA- 2011
 Lone Star College, PBT- 2009
 American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR, BLS. (Current)
Specialties
 Gastrostomy tube feeding, medication, and care ( passing state for current facility
two consecutive years)
 Tracheotomy care, suctioning
 IV insertion, care, and venous collection of blood specimen
 Catheter insertion and care
 Hospice and palliative care
 Psychiatric care and compliance with needs, redirection, and medication
management
 Leadership and Training other members of the heath care team to improve patient
care.
References
 Available upon request.